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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    not bothered

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Any passengers have been comfortable

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Wouldn't hesitate. Good experience so far

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Maybe another one of these or perhaps 5 Series

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £18,000

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2010

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    The car has a lot of extras so pleased with deal.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Firm but fair

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Driving it is absolute pleasure. I like quite stiff gear change and firm steering and this car is perfect for me. Good motorway tourer and eats up miles at good mpg if you stay within 2000(ish) rpm. You do notice a little external noise.

    What's it like to park?

    I find the car easy to park. It feels/parks like a small run around

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    So far so good

    What's most practical about your car?

    Road handling and firm steering. Boot space works well for me

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    heated seats/ipod